If you're like me and you love the idea of Battle Royale games, yet you're finding none of them on Linux, Islands of Nyne [Official Site] might be one to keep an eye on.
I discovered it by accident today and I hastily shot a tweet to the developer asking about Linux support, it turns out it's already mentioned in their FAQ when talking about platforms:
Linux and Mac compatibility is not out of the question.
That's certainly nothing solid to really go on, but it's better than the situation with PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS where the developer firmly said "There is currently no plans to bring PUBG to Linux.". I'm highlighting this for an important reason, and do correct me if I'm wrong, but I have yet to find a single proper Battle Royale game that supports Linux (I am aware of Go 4 The Kill).
About the game:
A community driven First-Person-Only Battle Royale game with a core focus on fast-paced, skill-driven gameplay set in a sci-fi inspired universe where anything is possible. Drop in, find a weapon, and stay alive… for only 1 can emerge victorious. The rest must die!
It's being made with Unreal Engine 4, so Linux support is at least possible thanks to that.
It's a little on the older side, but here's the initial trailer they put up last year. Most other videos they've put up don't show much actual gameplay:
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It will be interesting to see if they do ever do Linux support, but I will keep searching until we find the first developer to bring a proper Battle Royale game to Linux.
Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
DamonLinuxPL Feb 15, 2018
Quoting: rea987*sighA bunch of the posts that show there aren't even related ;)
might
I get it, people would rather see "x game confirmed" constantly, but I am personally excited by BR games. Apart from that one CSGO mod, no other has even said they're thinking about it. So to me, this is interesting.
If we highlight games were developers are thinking on it, it's also a good chance for users to let them know they're interested.
QuoteUnreal Engine 4
It would be hilarious if this game lands on Linux using UE4 while that other battle royale game that uses UE + battleye sits with no support from the people that make the engine.
Quoting: liamdaweI get it, people would rather see "x game confirmed" constantly, but I am personally excited by BR games. Apart from that one CSGO mod, no other has even said they're thinking about it. So to me, this is interesting.
I may be wrong but RUST has unofficial Battle Royal servers no? (see here :|
hardpenguin Feb 15, 2018
Quoting: drlambMy thoughts exactly, I am pretty salty about it to be honest :DQuoteUnreal Engine 4
It would be hilarious if this game lands on Linux using UE4 while that other battle royale game that uses UE + battleye sits with no support from the people that make the engine.
GustyGhost Feb 15, 2018
- No history of previous Linux work
- Developement through Windows
- Huge emphasis on dramatic trailers, visuals and art (ask me about "ARK syndrome"\)
- Equates platform "Windows" to "PC"
Unfortunately, boys, it looks like the chances of this releasing to Linux are extremely low.
Quoting: GustyGhost- New studio
Everbody needs to start some time...
Quoting: GustyGhost- No history of previous Linux work
They're new, but didn't release anything for Linux before? Wow.
Quoting: GustyGhost- Developement through Windows
In my humble opinion, Windows is a good platform for development.
Quoting: GustyGhost- Huge emphasis on dramatic trailers, visuals and art (ask me about "ARK syndrome"\)
*shrug*
Quoting: GustyGhost- Equates platform "Windows" to "PC"
*moreshrug*
Quoting: GustyGhostUnfortunately, boys, it looks like the chances of this releasing to Linux are extremely low.
Well, "Linux and Mac compatibility is not out of the question" is not much of a promise, so they're probably not high, yes.
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